1 Thessalonians 2:17

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

1 Corinthians 5:3

For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that has so done this deed,

Colossians 2:5

For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

Genesis 31:30

And now, though you would wish to be gone, because you greatly longed after your father's house, yet why have you stolen my gods?

Genesis 45:28

And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die.

Genesis 48:11

And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see your face: and, lo, God has showed me also your descendants.

2 Samuel 13:39

And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.

2 Kings 5:26

And he said unto him, Went not my heart with you, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?

Psalm 63:1

[A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.] O God, you are my God; early will I seek you: my soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

Luke 22:15

And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:

Acts 17:10

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming there went into the synagogue of the Jews.

Romans 1:13

Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that often I purposed to come unto you, (but was prevented thus far,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

Romans 15:23

But now having no more place of work in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;

Philippians 1:22-26

But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor: yet what I shall choose I know not.

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But now when Timothy came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and love, and that you have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:

1 Thessalonians 3:10-11

Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

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Summary

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

Bible References

In presence

2 Kings 5:26
And he said unto him, Went not my heart with you, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?
Acts 17:10
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming there went into the synagogue of the Jews.
1 Corinthians 5:3
For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that has so done this deed,
Colossians 2:5
For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

Endeavoured

1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now when Timothy came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and love, and that you have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:
Genesis 31:30
And now, though you would wish to be gone, because you greatly longed after your father's house, yet why have you stolen my gods?
Genesis 45:28
And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die.
Genesis 48:11
And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see your face: and, lo, God has showed me also your descendants.
2 Samuel 13:39
And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Psalm 63:1
[A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.] O God, you are my God; early will I seek you: my soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
Luke 22:15
And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
Romans 1:13
Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that often I purposed to come unto you, (but was prevented thus far,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
Romans 15:23
But now having no more place of work in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;
Philippians 1:22
But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor: yet what I shall choose I know not.